- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock
If it continues, sepsis can develop into septic shock, a life-threatening situation in which organs begin to fail and blood pressure drops even more dramatically Any kind of infection can trigger sepsis But certain infections, such as pneumonia, abdominal or kidney infection, and infections that affect the blood, are more likely to cause sepsis
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis
Even with treatment, sepsis can progress to severe sepsis or septic shock, causing organ damage Close monitoring and treatment for sepsis occur in the hospital setting, typically with a combination of antibiotics, intravenous fluids and other medications, including vasopressors, corticosteroids or pain relievers
- Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Tick-related Diseases
Some people develop only mild symptoms, but human ehrlichiosis can be a severe or life threatening illness due to potential serious complications, such as septic shock, respiratory failure and kidney failure If treated promptly with antibiotics, the infection generally improves in just a few days
- UTI: This common infection can be serious - Mayo Clinic News Network
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, but it can be serious Simple urinary tract infections can be managed by your doctor
- Consejos de salud: Sepsis: diagnóstico y tratamiento
La sepsis, también conocida como septicemia, es una complicación potencialmente mortal que deriva de una infección La sepsis se produce cuando las sustancias químicas liberadas en el torrente sanguíneo para combatir la infección provocan una reacción inflamatoria en todo el cuerpo La inflamación puede, entonces, desencadenar una avalancha de cambios capaces de dañar varios órganos
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Fighting arthritis with food
Millions of Americans suffer from symptoms of arthritis that are often debilitating The most common form is degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, followed by inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis Dr John Davis III, a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist, says what you eat may help with some of the inflammation associated with arthritis Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute […]
- What Complications Can Come From a Rib Fracture?
ROCHESTER, Minn — October 22, 2012 Rib fractures are one of the most common bone breaks in older adults While there's no direct treatment for fractured ribs that remain in alignment, medical care is still important to avoid serious complications, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter Rib fractures can result from […]
- Sepsis: A team response to a potential killer
This is called a septic reaction or sepsis, and the mortality rate associated with it can be high In fact, a new study suggests that sepsis is responsible for 20 percent of all deaths worldwide
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